CanadianCIO of the Year Awards

We’re thrilled to announce the return of the iconic CanadianCIO of the Year Awards!

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This national celebration will honour Canada’s most exceptional technology leaders—visionaries reshaping industries, driving digital transformation, and delivering measurable value to their organizations and the communities they serve. We are astounded and grateful for the incredible response from the community, receiving 25+ nominations representing diverse industries and outstanding leaders across Canada! Thank you to the Nominators, those who took the time and made the effort to recognize the achievements of an IT Leader who has made a difference.

Why this matters: In an era defined by rapid technological change, recognizing and elevating the leaders behind Canada’s digital progress is more than symbolic—it’s essential. These CIOs are not only steering innovation within their organizations, but also setting the pace for national competitiveness, sustainability, and inclusive growth. By spotlighting their achievements, we inspire the next generation of tech leadership, foster cross-industry collaboration, and reinforce the critical role of technology in shaping a resilient and prosperous future for all Canadians.

“Fostering technological advancement and recognizing visionary leadership are crucial for Canada’s continued growth and digital transformation. Bell is proud to partner with the Canadian CIO of the Year Awards as an Innovator Sponsor, underscoring our commitment to driving innovation. This partnership also embodies our vision for Canada’s future, which we are actively shaping through Bell AI Fabric, ensuring Canadian business leaders are empowered for continued success through sovereign, secure and scalable AI infrastructure.”
– Dee Ann Lama, Vice President, Canadian Enterprise Sales, Bell

“Quantiphi is proud to join forces with CIOCAN as the Trailblazer supporter, celebrating the remarkable achievements, forward-thinking innovation, and leadership of Canada’s IT community. We are proud to continue to support organizations across Canada to drive a unified mission of technology advancement with ethics and responsibility at the core.”
– Jim Keller, AWS Global CEO, Quantiphi

“At Infolaser, we recognize the critical role CIOs play in driving innovation, resilience, and digital transformation across Canada. We’re excited to partner with CIOCAN as the Catalyst supporter of the CanadianCIO of the Year Awards and to celebrate the vision and leadership that continue to shape our country’s technological future.”
– Maxime L’Heureux, CEO, Infolaser

All winners will receive a complimentary one-year CIOCAN membership and be inducted into the newly created CIOCAN Hall of Fame, a lasting tribute to Canada’s most influential technology trailblazers.

The event will be supported by national media partners Tech Newsday and Digital Journal, offering widespread recognition and thought leadership visibility.

Who is eligible for nomination? Nominees must meet the following criteria:

  • Be a CIO or hold an equivalent senior IT leadership role.
  • Work for a Canadian company or have a primary office located in Canada.

About Tech Newsday

Tech Newsday is a new publication to revive the mission that Fawn Annan and Jim Love shared when they headed IT World Canada. It exists to tell the stories of technology in business and society through a Canadian lens. Publications include Tech Newsday, civicspace.ca and two popular podcasts Hashtag Trending and Cybersecurity Today. Learn more at technewsday.ca.